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Monitor Audio Bronze 50 Bookshelf Loudspeakers WTB: Monitor Audio Bronze 50 Located in Parkville, Melbourne. Condition: Used Payment Method: Region/State: (VIC) Victoria/Australia By chrisRS 0 Comments Secure Ad AUD $500 Date: January 14, 20251 yr
At A$500, this sits below the median of A$660 and well under the A$982 75th percentile, so it reads as a solid fair-to-good buy rather than a bargain-basement steal. It’s not cheap enough to call a true bargain versus the A$308 25th percentile, but it is comfortably inside the normal used market for these.
The Bronze 2 is well-liked because it’s an easy, balanced bookshelf speaker: lively top end, good imaging, and enough bass weight for its size without sounding dull. For a clean pair, this is a sensible price if the drivers are original and the cabinets are tidy; at this level I’d mainly want to confirm both tweeters are healthy, surrounds and terminals are intact, and the pair is complete.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Monitor Audio, a British hi-fi mainstay, traces its origins to 1972 when founder Mo Iqbal established the company in a modest factory near Cambridge, England. Starting with hands-on loudspeaker assembly in a garage-like setting, it quickly professionalized, moving to Rayleigh, Essex, in 1976 for in-house manufacturing. This heritage of meticulous British engineering has endured through expansions, including a 2004 shift of production to China while retaining design leadership in Essex, alongside strategic acquisitions like Roksan in 2016 and Blok in 2019.
The brand excels in loudspeakers across diverse categories, from high-fidelity two-channel stereo models to advanced home cinema systems, architectural installations, outdoor speakers, and lifestyle solutions. Signature innovations like the patented C-CAM Gold Dome tweeters, introduced in the 1980s and continually refined, define its sound. Complementing these are amplifiers, streamers, and integrated audio systems, reflecting a broad portfolio that prioritizes proprietary driver technologies and precise enclosure design over peripheral gear like turntables or headphones.
Positioned as a mid-to-high-end powerhouse, Monitor Audio commands respect for delivering audiophile-grade performance at accessible price points, blending relentless innovation with timeless British craftsmanship. Over five decades, it has solidified its status as a global juggernaut, appealing to discerning buyers seeking refined, dynamic sound without boutique exclusivity or vintage nostalgia.
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